Sharks fans wildly celebrate NHL draft lottery win on social media originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
For the first time in franchise history, the Sharks possess the No. 1 overall NHL draft selection.
San Jose was awarded the No. 1 overall selection after winning the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, putting the Sharks in pole position to land standout prospect Macklin Celebrini.
The news of San Jose’s draft-lottery win sent Sharks fans into a frenzied celebration on social media.
Sharkies number 1 overall 🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️the season was worth it
— jason demers (@jasondemers5) May 7, 2024
FIRST EVER NUMBER ONE PICK TO THE #SJSHARKS!!!
— Josh (🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈ALLY) #BLM #CMCISANINER (@SharksJosh95) May 7, 2024
Sharks fans will have the opportunity to celebrate again when the 2024 NHL Draft begins on June 28, where San Jose presumptively will make their selection of Celebrini official.
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